I have a drinking problem!

Howdy folks! I have felt like I have NO energy today and I know it's from not drinking enough water. After dinner I walked my mile and afterwards I felt like crap. Usually It feels great to walk. Today I only had 26 oz of water Yes, I know thats very bad but this has been the hardest thing for me thus far. How in the heck are you guys getting so much water in a day? Is there a secret? Kay

I find it alot easier in the summer's hot weather of course...I fill my empty PROPEL..they have such a convenient POP top..and fill them 2/3 with water and freeze them and when i need them, i take one out and fill it the rest of the way and screw back the ld on it and I have ice water to sip at ...doesnt take long for the ice to start melting...and I always keep three bottles in the freezer. My son also makes himself a set too..because he works outside and takes a cooler along. Of course Crystal Light is nice too but for true refreshment, I prefer plain iced water. Tea (decaffinated) is also good for you..warm tea soothes my pouch, Rufus. I carry my fluids everywhere with me..even from room to room..sipping all day gets it in for me! Nancy B

Thanks for the freezing idea Nancy. I just stuck a propel bottle in the freezer! Kay

I guess I'm weird because I like water and always have. I drink 4 cups (32 oz.) when I get up in the morning before I get ready. I sip, take my vitamins and meds, and read OH and check my e-mail for about 1/2 an hour to get it all in. I also drink unsweetened decaf tea and use the Walmart brand of little SF drink mixes to put in my water at times for variety. Sometimes in the AM I feel like I'm drowning, but it helps to get in 1/2 your required water for the day right off the bat. Karla 337/229/150

I struggle with this also Kay, but i have found that my problem is i get so busy in the afternoons. So I drink as much as i possibly can before 3 pm(usually i get in 3 16.9oz bottles of water). I watch the clock, and if it is say, 11:00 and I have only finished one bottle i know i better get moving, it is like a little contest i have with myself Set goals, like you will drink 16oz by 9am, then another 16 by 11am....and so on. Found out what your busiest time of day is and work around that...keep trying, it is not easy. Karyn

Hi Kay, I recently bought the SF Kool-Aid singles from Wal-mart and love them. You just add it to a 16 ounce bottle and shake. I love Kool-Aid and it makes drinking my water easier. Carly

I just stick to a drinking routine... I know I have to finish 2 glasses before each meal and then 2 before bed... I break it up into small 8-10oz glass sizes throughout the day I feel like I could actually finish. I also always carry something to drink with me, or have something sitting next to me. I too struggle, but with the routine, and it helps me make a habbit of drinking. Also... two last words of advice: Crystal Light

I have the same problem so I DARE YOU TO DRINK 70 OZ TODAY!!!!!!!!!! Wanna play? God BLess! Jen

Hey Jen! Ohhh since you dared me, I must drink 70 oz today. Thanks for the challenge!! I'm sipping as I type. Kay

It's mid day - how ya doin??? I am at about 36 including the water in my coffee this am. You go DRINK, DRINK, DRINK To get the impact of the above ... think college, loudly screaming for someone to finish that beverage ... DRINK, DRINK, DRINK ...... Yes, I used to play drinking games God Bless! Jen